Love Stamp

First Day Cover (FDC) illustrated by Guy Gilchrist for the 1986 US Love Stamp.

Jim Henson and Rowlf with a sheet of Love Stamps, 1986

The First Day of Issue ceremony for the US Postal Service Love stamp[1] took place in New York City on January 30, 1986, in time for Valentine's Day mailings.[2] The 22c stamp, which was designed by Saul Mandel, depicts a childlike drawing of a puppy.

According to the First Day Ceremony Program,[3] the event featured "Musical Selections" performed by Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog.